Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Living in Ball Square
Bikeability98
Walkability98
Commute26
Public Transit95
Affordability66
Public Safety61
Airports54
Hospitals69
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
39%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years62%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black4%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone34%
Economy
$113kMedian Household Income+$44k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more21%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector64%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van38%
Public transportation37%
Taxicab<1%
Walked13%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$631kMedian Home Value+$211k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$675 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units37%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier68%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ball Square
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Ball Square
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ball Square
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Eliot-Pearson Children's School
1 miles, N
St Catherine of Genoa School
1 miles, S
Matignon High School
1 miles, W
International School of Boston
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Tufts University
1 miles, N
Lesley University
1 miles, S
Harvard University
2 miles, S
Cambridge College
2 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
2 miles, S
Mount Auburn Hospital
2 miles, SW
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
3 miles, SE
Arbour Human Resource Institute
3 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Manchester Airport
40 miles, NW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
49 miles, N